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BillyC · 11-03-04, 03:58 PM

My two letters are sitting here, signed, in their envelopes!

11-03-04, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloggsy

Moggy, as above really... If you don't want to participate, thats fine

The fact of the matter is, if Suzuki decide to do a recall modification, then what has it cost you, 2 x 1st class stamps

I am quite willing to support things, but at the moment, from this discussion you are the only one that has experienced this problem. If this is the case and Suzuki does listen to the letters, then they could end up making a modification which may have its own problems.

My approach personally would be attempt to establish the scale of the problem first before rousing the troops to action. It would put your argument in a stronger position.

11-03-04, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moggy

...but at the moment, from this discussion you are the only one that has experienced this problem.

Quote:

Originally Posted by I

I haven't had any problems with my K3 650S, but as far as I can see, the K3's has a completely useless front fender whch doesn't do what it should...

I've seen it posted on here quite a few times about people having problems with losing a cylinder in the wet. As I said, if you read the threads, you'll see many more people who have had problems - I haven't but why does that mean we can't stand united

We're all joined by a common thing; namely the SV650/1000

11-03-04, 05:33 PM

Cloggsy hasn't had a problem, neither have I. However there is a substantial of material on here with people who have.

K3 650 owners are buying fender extenders to combat the problem just in case. We shouldn't have to. Cloggsy is just responding to quite a few peoples interest in wet weather running problems. isn't prevention better than cure especially when you're getting water in your engine

Jimbob

BillyC · 11-03-04, 06:00 PM

Putting it simply... if there was no problem, the fenda extenda, wouldn't exist!

11-03-04, 06:15 PM

On the K3 models, Suzuki have addressed the problem. There is a rubber flap behind the radiator which prevents the water entering the spark plug hole for the front cylinder. This was the original problem on the previous models, which just had a rubber grommet to protect the front spark plug( this grommet usually got lost at the first service!). Are you sure that it is still a problem? Because to my knowledge it has not affected any of the new machines, obviously I stand to be shot down in flames

Before taking issue with Suzuki are we sure we still have a problem!

11-03-04, 06:18 PM

cutting/pasting and amending as I type, well not quite as I type, but after i type, ermm i think, well u know what i mean

Regards

Akula

aka Martin

11-03-04, 07:14 PM

As everyone else is doin' theirs, I suppose I'd better do mine

11-03-04, 07:23 PM

done

regards

Fraser

11-03-04, 07:53 PM

Hi Mariner

you wrote
On the K3 models, Suzuki have addressed the problem. There is a rubber flap behind the radiator which prevents the water entering the spark plug hole for the front cylinder. This was the original problem on the previous models, which just had a rubber grommet to protect the front spark plug( this grommet usually got lost at the first service!). Are you sure that it is still a problem? Because to my knowledge it has not affected any of the new machines, obviously I stand to be shot down in flames Before taking issue with Suzuki are we sure we still have a problem!

Mine has the little rubber flap and it went big style!! My front cylinder wouldn't fire even the day after running in the rain!!

Mike

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11-03-04, 03:58 PM	#11
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11-03-04, 06:00 PM	#15
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11-03-04, 05:33 PM	#14
Baggies JIm Guest Posts: n/a	Cloggsy hasn't had a problem, neither have I. However there is a substantial of material on here with people who have. K3 650 owners are buying fender extenders to combat the problem just in case. We shouldn't have to. Cloggsy is just responding to quite a few peoples interest in wet weather running problems. isn't prevention better than cure especially when you're getting water in your engine Jimbob

11-03-04, 06:15 PM	#16
Mariner Guest Posts: n/a	On the K3 models, Suzuki have addressed the problem. There is a rubber flap behind the radiator which prevents the water entering the spark plug hole for the front cylinder. This was the original problem on the previous models, which just had a rubber grommet to protect the front spark plug( this grommet usually got lost at the first service!). Are you sure that it is still a problem? Because to my knowledge it has not affected any of the new machines, obviously I stand to be shot down in flames Before taking issue with Suzuki are we sure we still have a problem!

11-03-04, 06:18 PM	#17
Akula Guest Posts: n/a	cutting/pasting and amending as I type, well not quite as I type, but after i type, ermm i think, well u know what i mean Regards Akula aka Martin

11-03-04, 07:14 PM	#18
Cloggsy Guest Posts: n/a	As everyone else is doin' theirs, I suppose I'd better do mine

11-03-04, 07:23 PM	#19
fraser01 Guest Posts: n/a	done regards Fraser

11-03-04, 07:53 PM	#20
MikeyBEU Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Mariner you wrote On the K3 models, Suzuki have addressed the problem. There is a rubber flap behind the radiator which prevents the water entering the spark plug hole for the front cylinder. This was the original problem on the previous models, which just had a rubber grommet to protect the front spark plug( this grommet usually got lost at the first service!). Are you sure that it is still a problem? Because to my knowledge it has not affected any of the new machines, obviously I stand to be shot down in flames Before taking issue with Suzuki are we sure we still have a problem! Mine has the little rubber flap and it went big style!! My front cylinder wouldn't fire even the day after running in the rain!! Mike